1980 Renault 15 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1980 Renault 15 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 15 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1980 Renault 15.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault 15 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | 15 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |
